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Marine Le Pen is back in the driver’s seat of France’s far-right presidential race after a court ruling that briefly sidelined her has been suspended — just in time for the 2027 election. She’s running alongside Jordan Bardella, the rising star groomed to take her place, who’s now officially on board as her campaign partner. Though Le Pen was sentenced to a year of house arrest and a short ineligibility period, it expires before the election, and she’s appealing to the highest court — buying her time to campaign. Bardella, who had been preparing for a solo run and even outpolling Le Pen in some surveys, says he’s “extremely happy” to be part of the ticket, calling for “change” from millions of French voters. Le Pen’s strategy? She’ll make Bardella prime minister if she wins — a bold move since the roles are elected separately. Bardella, for his part, says he’s neither relieved nor disappointed, insisting their partnership remains strong and unified.

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